Choosing Not to Kick the Cat
The choices we make can either be good or bad. So many don't realize that even our attitudes and feelings are a choice. We have a choice each day to make that day one in which we will react to our circumstances or choose not to react. I can choose to let someone else's bad day ruin mine, or I can choose to not take on someone else's attitude. When Dan and I were first married we worked for a sales organization. I still remember listening to a motivational speaker, Zig Ziglar who was talking about this topic. He gave the scenario of a man being a work and having a boss that was berating him all day long. The man then came home and snapped at his wife. His wife, in turn, yelled at their son for a small infraction because she was upset. The son was now hurt by his mom and pushed his little sister. She, being the youngest, turns around and kicks the cat! Zig talked about making a different choice by not allowing others bad behaviors and moods cause you to respond in the
Terri, I enjoyed looking at your photos. You are a great photographer, writer, wife mother, friend, encourager, etc. etc. I could go on and on and then I wonder is there anything you aren't good at? I do know you strive to do the best at all you do. Such a good example to all who know you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Love, Debbi
Thank you for that sweet encouragement, Debbi!
ReplyDeleteLoved the pictures, Terri. It always amazes me what great bird pictures you get. You are getting to be a good photographer. Cute pictures of Emily, too!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos...I love the one of the birds flying over the water. Wonderful sunshine in the photos...the rain is pouring down hard here in the Northwest!
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
~Nadine
Yes! Nadine is right! It is pouring down rain here in the Pacific NW. I hope God remembered His promise to Noah. HE! HE! HE! The rain and the wind feel like they are never going to go away.
ReplyDeleteHope you are feeling better, Terri.
Love, Debbi